Treasury of Norse Mythology: Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love, and Revenge [Hardcover]

Coinciding with the new Rick Riordan Magnus Chase series and the MarvelAge of UltronDVD, featuring Thor, comes a new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia.

Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popularNational Geographic Treasury of Greek MythologyandNational Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology.  With the first volume of Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series just released, Napoli and Balit's new mythology treasury is particularly welcome. – Booklist

This is truly a layered work, with the illustrations standing alone as startling works of art, and the frequent informational sections (fact boxes, sidebars, character lists, maps, an introduction, a substantial afterword, and a bibliography) offering a thrilling amount of extra material for true fans.  – Children's Book Council Starred Reveiw

Fans of Rick Riordan’s new book, 'Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard,' will want a copy of 'Treasury of Norse Mythology' by Donna Jo Napoli. Napoli’s conversational tone keeps these ancient stories fresh and fun, and the graceful illustrations with gold accents make the book a luxurious gift.” – The Baltimore Sun

Paired with gorgeous illustrations, this book is a fabulous addition to the family bookshelves.
– KLS.com


.DONNA JO NAPOLI is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author oflƒ½